Folding table

ABSTRACT

A folding table top has a locking assembly for holding the table top open. The locking assembly has an inner cross bars extending across each half of the table top near a pivot axis. The inner cross bars each have one of holes that are aligned when the table is open. The shaft of a pin may be inserted into the holes to prevent the table from folding closed. The pin may have a head normal to its shaft. A clip may be mounted to one half of the table to receive the head of the pin while the shaft of the pin is in the holes, and thereby prevent the pin from backing out of the holes. The clip may also be used to hold the pin when the table is folded and stored.

This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/289,554, filed Dec. 23, 2009. U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/289,554 and Canadian Application No.2,690,422 filed Jan. 18, 2010, are incorporated herein by this referenceto them.

FIELD

The disclosure relates to folding tables.

INTRODUCTION

The following is not an admission that anything discussed below is priorart or part of the common general knowledge of persons skilled in theart.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,848,370 (Stanford) discloses pivotable folding utilitytable that includes a table top having a pair of support pedestalspivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace includes adistal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. Asecond pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal endattached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the firstand second pivotal support braces are pivotally attached to a retainingassembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically,the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposedthrough openings formed in the distal ends of the first and secondpivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relationto the table top. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including across-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top. Thedistal end of the first pivotal support brace pivotally engages thefirst retaining member and the distal end of the second pivotal supportbrace pivotally engages the second retaining member. In addition, thefirst and second support pedestals may comprise at least one supportleg. Each support leg of the first and second support pedestals arelaterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacementof the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in acollapsed position.

SUMMARY

The following summary is provided to introduce the reader to the moredetailed discussion to follow. The summary is not intended to limit ordefine the claims.

According to one aspect, a table top assembly for a folding table isprovided. The table top assembly comprises a first table top portion anda second table top portion. The first and second table top portions eachcomprise an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner end, and an opposedouter end. A first frame is mounted to the lower surface of the firsttable top portion. The first frame comprises a first inner end portionadjacent the inner end of the first table top portion. A second frame ismounted to the lower surface of the second table top portion. The secondframe comprises a second inner end portion adjacent the inner end of thesecond table top portion. At least one pivot joint pivotably connectsthe first inner end portion to the second inner end portion about apivot axis. The table top assembly is reconfigurable between a foldedconfiguration wherein the lower surfaces are pivoted towards each otherabout the pivot axis, and an in-use configuration wherein the lowersurfaces are pivoted away from each other about the pivot axis and theupper surfaces are generally co-planar.

The first frame may extend about the periphery of the lower surface ofthe first table top portion, and the second frame may extend about theperiphery of the lower surface of the second table top portion.

The first and second table top portions may be generally rectangular,and may each further comprise a left side and an opposed right sideextending between the inner end and the outer end thereof. The firstframe may comprise a first inner cross bar extending across the lowersurface of the first table top portion adjacent the inner end of thefirst table top portion, a first outer cross bar extending across thelower surface of the first table top portion adjacent the outer end ofthe first table top portion, a first right side bar extending along thelower surface of the first table top portion adjacent the right side ofthe first table top portion, and a first left side bar extending alongthe lower surface of the first table top portion adjacent the left sideof the first table top portion. The first inner cross bar and firstouter cross bar may each extend between and be mounted to the firstright side bar and first left side bar. Similarly, the second frame maycomprise a second inner cross bar extending across the lower surface ofthe second table top portion adjacent the inner end of the second tabletop portion, a second outer cross bar extending across the lower surfaceof the second table top portion adjacent the outer end of the secondtable top portion, a second right side bar extending along the lowersurface of the second table top portion adjacent the right side of thesecond table top portion, and a second left side bar extending along thelower surface of the second table top portion adjacent the left side ofthe second table top portion. The second inner cross bar and secondouter cross bar may each extend between and be mounted to the secondright side bar and second left side bar.

The first right side bar and first left side bar may each comprise afirst end portion at the first inner end portion of the first frame, andthe second right side bar and second left side bar may each comprise asecond end portion at the second inner end portion of the second frame.The at least one pivot joint may comprise a first pivot joint mounted toand between the first end portion of the first right side bar and thesecond end portion of the second right side bar. The at least one pivotjoint may further comprise a second pivot joint mounted to and betweenthe first end portion of the first left side bar and the second endportion of the second left side bar.

The first and second pivot joints each comprise a first bracket securedto one of the first end portion of the first left side bar and the firstend portion of the first right side bar, a second bracket secured to oneof the second end portion of the second left side bar and the second endportion of the second right side bar, and a pivot pin inserted throughthe first bracket and the second bracket.

The table top assembly may further comprise a locking assembly forsecuring the table top assembly in the in-use configuration. The lockingassembly may comprise a first inner cross bar extending across the lowersurface of the first table top portion adjacent the inner end of thefirst table top portion. The first inner cross bar may comprise a firstaperture defined transversely therethrough. The locking assembly mayfurther comprise a second inner cross bar extending across the lowersurface of the second table top portion adjacent the inner end of thesecond table top portion. The second inner cross bar may comprise asecond aperture defined transversely therethrough and co-linear with thefirst aperture when the table top assembly is in the in-useconfiguration. The locking assembly may further comprise a pin having aninsertion portion and a locking portion. The insertion portion may beinsertable into the first aperture and the second aperture to preventpivoting of the lower surfaces towards each other. A clip may be mountedto one of the first table top portion and the second table top portion.The locking portion may be removably securable to the clip when theinsertion portion is inserted into the first aperture and the secondaperture to maintain the insertion portion in the first aperture and thesecond aperture.

According to another aspect, a table top assembly for a folding table isprovided. The table top assembly comprises a first table top portion anda second table top portion. The first and second table top portions eachcomprise an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner end, and an opposedouter end. The inner ends are positioned adjacent each other, and thefirst and second table top portions are pivotably connected togetherabout a pivot axis such that the table top assembly is reconfigurablebetween a folded configuration wherein the lower surfaces are pivotedtowards each other about the pivot axis, and an in-use configurationwherein the lower surfaces are pivoted away from each other and theupper surfaces are generally co-planar. The table top assembly furthercomprises a locking assembly for securing the table top assembly in thein-use configuration. The locking assembly comprises a first bar mountedto and extending across the lower surface of the first table top portionadjacent the inner end of the first table top portion. The first barcomprises a first aperture defined transversely therethrough. A secondbar is mounted to and extends across the lower surface of the secondtable top portion adjacent the inner end of the second table topportion. The second bar comprises a second aperture defined transverselytherethrough and co-linear with the first aperture when the table topassembly is in the in-use configuration. The locking assembly furthercomprises a pin having an insertion portion and a locking portion. Theinsertion portion is insertable into the first aperture and the secondaperture to prevent pivoting of the lower surfaces towards each other. Aclip is mounted to one of the first table top portion and the secondtable top portion. The locking portion is removably securable to theclip when the insertion portion is inserted into the first aperture andthe second aperture to maintain the insertion portion in the firstaperture and the second aperture.

The insertion portion may be securable to the clip to store the pin whenthe table top assembly is in the folded configuration.

The clip may be mounted to or integral with one of the first bar andsecond bar.

The table top assembly may further comprise a first frame mounted to thelower surface of the first table top portion. The first bar may be apart of the first frame. The table top assembly may further comprise asecond frame mounted to the lower surface of the second table topportion. The second bar may be a part of the second frame.

The insertion portion and locking portion may form an L-shape.

The locking portion may be snapably securable to the clip.

DRAWINGS

Reference is made in the detailed description to the accompanyingdrawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a folding table including atable top assembly, wherein the table top assembly and legs are in anin-use configuration;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the folding table of FIG. 1, wherein thetable top assembly is in the in-use configuration, and the legs are in afolded configuration;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the region shown in Box 3 in FIG. 2,showing the table top assembly in the in-use configuration, andunlocked; and

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the region shown in Box 3 in FIG. 2,showing the table top assembly in the in-use configuration, and locked.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various apparatuses or methods will be described below to provide anexample of each claimed invention. No example described below limits anyclaimed invention and any claimed invention may cover processes orapparatuses that are not described below. The claimed inventions are notlimited to apparatuses or processes having all of the features of anyone apparatus or process described below or to features common tomultiple or all of the apparatuses described below. It is possible thatan apparatus or process described below is not an embodiment of anyclaimed invention. Applicant reserves the right to claim suchapparatuses or processes in other applications.

Referring to FIG. 1, an example of a folding table 100 is shown. Thefolding table 100 comprises a table top assembly 102, which is supportedby first 104 and second 106 leg assemblies. As will be described infurther detail hereinbelow, the folding table 100 is reconfigurablebetween an in-use configuration, shown in FIG. 1, and a foldedconfiguration (not shown). Particularly, the table top assembly 102 ofthe folding table 100 is reconfigurable between an in-use configuration,shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and a folded configuration (not shown), and theleg assemblies 104, 106 are reconfigurable between an in-useconfiguration, shown in FIG. 1, and a folded configuration, shown inFIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 2, the table top assembly comprises a first table topportion 108 and a second table top portion 110. The first 108 and second110 table top portions are fabricated by blow molding, as is known inthe art. The first 108 and second 110 table top portions each comprisean upper surface 112, 114, respectively, (shown in FIG. 1), and anopposed lower surface 116, 118, respectively, spaced from the uppersurfaces 112, 114.

Referring still to FIG. 2, in the example shown, the first 108 andsecond 110 table top portions are generally rectangular, and eachcomprise an inner end 120, 122, respectively, and an opposed outer end124, 126, respectively. The first and second table top portions eachfurther comprise a right side 128, 130, respectively, and an opposedleft side 132, 134, respectively, extending between the respective innerends 120, 122, and outer ends 124, 126. The first 108 and second 110table top portions are mounted together such that the inner ends 120,122 are adjacent each other. When the table top assembly 102 is in thein-use configuration, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner ends 120, 122,of the first 108 and second 110 table top portions are positionedadjacent and facing each other, so that the upper surfaces 112, 124 aregenerally coplanar, and the first 108 and second 110 table top portionsform a table top. When the table top assembly 102 is in the foldedconfiguration (not shown), the lower surfaces 116, 118 are pivotedtowards each other, such that the lower surfaces 116, 118 are in facingrelation, the outer ends 124, 126 are adjacent each other.

The terms “left” and “right” are used herein for simplicity withreference to the drawings, and in alternate examples the left side andright side may also be referred to as a first side and a second side.Further, in alternate examples, the first 108 and second 110 table topportions may be any other suitable shape, such as square, orsemi-circular, for example, and may not necessarily include sides thatare distinct from the ends.

Referring still to FIG. 2, the lower surfaces 116, 118 may comprise oneor more contoured features. In the example shown, the lower surfacescomprise a plurality of depressions 136 for providing increased strengthto the table top. Further, the lower surfaces each comprise a raisedperiphery, 138, 140, respectively, extending along the left sides 132,134 and right sides 128, 130, and along the outer ends 124, 126. Theraised peripheries 138, 140 each have a pair of beveled portions 143,145 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4), respectively, at the inner ends 120, 122of the table top portions 108, 110, for accommodating folding of thetable top assembly 102. In alternate examples, the lower surfaces 116,118 may comprise additional contoured features, such as ribs, or may notcomprise any contoured features.

Referring still to FIG. 2, the table top assembly further comprises afirst frame 142 mounted to the lower surface 116 of the first table topportion 108, and a second frame 144 mounted to the lower surface 118 ofthe second table top portion 110. The first 142 and second 144 framesprovide support to the first 108 and second table top 110 portions,respectively. The first 142 and second 144 frames may be mounted to thefirst 108 and second 110 table top portions, respectively, in anysuitable manner, such as with one or more fasteners.

In the example shown, the first 142 and second 144 frames are eachgenerally rectangular, and extend about the periphery of the first 108and second 110 table top portions, respectively. Specifically, the firstframe 142 comprises a first inner cross bar 146 and a first outer crossbar 148. The first inner cross bar 146 extends across the lower surface116 of the first table top portion 108 adjacent the inner end 120 of thefirst table top portion 108, and the first outer cross bar 148 extendsacross the lower surface 116 of the first table top portion 108 adjacentthe outer end 124 of the first table top portion 108. The first framefurther comprises a first right side bar 150 and a first left side bar152. The first right side bar 150 extends along the lower surface 116 ofthe first table top portion 108 adjacent the right side 128 of the firsttable top portion 108, and the first left side bar 152 extends along thelower surface 116 of the first table top portion 108 adjacent the leftside 132 of the first table top portion 132. The first inner cross bar146 and first outer cross bar 148 each extend between and are mounted tothe first right side bar 150 and first left side bar 152.

Similarly, the second frame 144 comprises a second inner cross bar 154and a second outer cross bar 156. The second inner cross bar 154 extendsacross the lower surface 120 of the second table top portion 110adjacent the inner end 122 of the second table top portion 110, and thesecond outer cross bar 156 extends across the lower surface 120 of thesecond table top portion 110 adjacent the outer end 126 of the secondtable top portion 110. The second frame 144 further comprises a secondright side bar 158 and a second left side bar 160. The second right sidebar 158 extends along the lower surface 118 of the second table topportion 110 adjacent the right side 130 of the second table top portion110, and the second left side bar 160 extends along the lower surface ofthe second table top portion 110 adjacent the left side 134 of thesecond table top portion 110. The second inner cross bar 154 and secondouter cross bar 156 each extend between and are mounted to the secondright side bar 158 and second left side bar 160.

The cross bars and side bars may be mounted together in any suitablemanner. In the example shown, the first inner cross bar 146 is welded tothe first left side bar 152 and the first right side bar 150, and thesecond inner cross bar 154 is welded to the second left side bar 160 andsecond right side bar 158. Further, as will be described in furtherdetail hereinbelow, the first outer cross bar 148 is rotatably mountedbetween the first left side bar 152 and first right side bar 150 so thatthe first outer cross bar 148 may be rotated about its longitudinal axisto move the first leg assembly 104 between its folded configuration andits in-use configuration. Similarly, the second outer cross bar 156 isrotatably mounted between the second left side bar 160 and second rightside bar 158 so that the second outer cross bar 156 may be rotated aboutits longitudinal axis to move the second leg assembly 106 between itsfolded configuration and its in-use configuration.

As mentioned hereinabove, the leg assemblies 104, 106 are reconfigurablebetween an in-use configuration, shown in FIG. 1, and a foldedconfiguration, shown in FIG. 2. When the leg assemblies 104, 106 are inthe in-use configuration, they extend generally transversely from thelower surfaces 116, 118, respectively to support the table top assembly.When the leg assemblies 104, 106 are in the folded configuration, theyextend generally parallel to the lower surfaces 116, 118.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, each leg assembly 104, 106 comprises a pairof legs 162, 164, respectively, extending from the first 148, and second156 outer cross bars, respectively. The pairs of legs 162, 164 may be,for example, welded to the first 148 and second 156 outer cross bars,respectively. Each leg assembly 104, 106 further comprises a supportingstrut 166, 168, respectively. The supporting strut 166 of the first legassembly 104 has an inner end portion 170 mounted to the lower surface116 of the first table top portion 108 adjacent the inner end 120 of thefirst table top portion 108, and a forked outer end portion 172 mountedto the pair of legs 162 of the first leg assembly 104. The supportingstrut 168 of the second leg assembly 106 has an inner end portion 174mounted to the lower surface 118 of the second table top portion 110adjacent the inner end 122 of the second table top portion 110, and aforked outer end portion 176 mounted to the pair of legs 164 of thesecond leg assembly 106. The forked outer end portions 172, 176 arepivotably mounted to the respective inner end portions 170, 174.

In order to move the leg assemblies 104, 106 between the in-useconfiguration and the folded configuration, the first 148 and second 156outer cross bars may be rotated about their longitudinal axes to movethe leg assemblies 104 106 between their folded configuration and theirin-use configuration. Specifically, to move the leg assemblies 104, 106from the in-use configuration to the folded configuration, the first 162and second 164 pairs of legs may be pivoted inwardly towards the lowersurfaces 116, 118 of the first 108 and second 110 table top portions,respectively. Simultaneously, the forked outer end portions 172, 176 ofthe struts 166, 168 may be folded towards inwardly towards therespective inner end portions 170, 174 of the struts.

When the leg assemblies 104, 106, are in the folded configuration, thetable top assembly 102 may be reconfigured between the in-useconfiguration, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the folded configuration (notshown). Referring to FIG. 2, in order to reconfigure the table topassembly 102, at least one pivot joint is provided. In the exampleshown, first 178 and second 180 pivot joints are provided. The pivotjoints 178, 180 pivotably connect the first frame 142 to the secondframe 144. Specifically, the first frame 142 has a first inner endportion 182 adjacent the inner end 120 of the first table top portion108, and the second frame 144 has a second inner end portion 184adjacent the inner end 122 of the second table top portion 110. Thepivot joints 178, 180 pivotably connect the first inner end portion 182to the second inner end portion 184 about a pivot axis 186, which isgenerally horizontal when the table 100 is in use. In the foldedconfiguration, the lower surfaces 116, 118 are pivoted towards eachother about the pivot axis 186, and in the in-use configuration, thelower surfaces 116, 118 are pivoted away from each other about the pivotaxis 186 and the upper surfaces 112, 114 are generally co-planar.

Referring to FIG. 3, the pivot joints 178, 180 may be connected to anysection of the inner end portions 182, 184 of the first and secondframes 142, 144. In the example shown, the first right side bar 150 andfirst left side bar 152 each comprise a first end portion 188, 190(shown in FIG. 2), respectively, at the first inner end portion 182 ofthe first frame 142. The first end portions 188, 190, each extend proudof the first inner cross bar 146. Similarly, the second right side bar158 and second left side bar 160 each comprise a second end portion 192,194 (shown in FIG. 2) at the second inner end portion 184 of the secondframe 144. The second end portions 192, 194 each extend proud of thesecond inner cross bar 154. The first pivot joint 178 is mounted to andbetween the first end portion 188 of the first right side bar 150 andthe second end portion 192 of the second right side bar 158. The secondpivot joint 180 is mounted to and between the first end portion 190 ofthe first left side bar 152 and the second end portion 194 of the secondleft side bar 152.

In alternate examples, the pivot joints 180, 182 may be connectedelsewhere to the inner end portions 182, 184 of the frames 142, 144,such as the first inner cross bar 146 and the second inner cross bar154.

Referring still to FIG. 3, in the example shown, the first pivot joint178 comprises a first bracket 196 secured to the first end portion 188of the first right side bar 150, and a second bracket 198 secured to thesecond end portion 192 of the second right side bar 158. The firstbracket 196 comprises first 200 and second 202 links, which are weldedto the first end portion 188 of the first right side bar 150, and whichextend towards the second bracket 198. The second bracket 198 comprisesfirst 204 and second links 206, which are welded to the second endportion 192 of the second right side bar 158, and which extend towardsthe first bracket 196. The links 200, 202 of the first bracket 196 arereceived within a space defined by the links 204, 206 of the secondbracket 198. A pivot pin 208 is inserted through the links 200-206,generally perpendicular to the first 150 and second 158 right side bars,and defines the pivot axis 186. The second pivot joint 180 is configuredsimilarly to the first pivot joint 178, and will not be separatelydescribed in detail herein. The first 108 and second 110 table topportions are pivotable about the pivot pins to reconfigure the table topassembly 102 between the folded configuration and the in useconfiguration.

Referring still to FIG. 3 and also to FIG. 4, the table top assembly 102further comprises a locking assembly 210, for securing the table topassembly 102 in the in-use configuration. The locking assembly 210comprises a first bar 212 mounted to and extending across the lowersurface 116 of the first table top portion 108 adjacent the inner end120 of the first table top portion 108, and a second bar 214 mounted toand extending across the lower surface 118 of the second table topportion 110 adjacent the inner end 122 of the second table top portion110. In the example shown, the first inner cross bar 146 is the firstbar 212, and the second inner cross bar 154 is the second bar 214.However, in alternate examples, the first bar 212 and second bar 214 maybe separate from the first inner cross bar 146 and second inner crossbar 154.

Referring still to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first bar 212 comprises a firstaperture 216 defined transversely therethrough, and the second bar 214comprises a second aperture 218 defined transversely therethrough. Thesecond aperture 218 is aligned with the first aperture 216 and isco-linear with the first aperture 216 when the table top assembly 102 isin the in-use configuration.

Referring still to FIGS. 3 and 4, the locking assembly 210 furthercomprises a pin 220. The pin comprises an insertion portion 222, and alocking portion 224. In the example shown, the locking portion 224extends generally perpendicular to the insertion portion 222, so thatthe pin 220 is generally L-shaped. Referring to FIG. 4, the insertionportion 222 is insertable into the first aperture 216 and secondaperture 218 to prevent pivoting of the lower surfaces 116,118 towardseach other.

Referring still to FIGS. 3 and 4, the locking assembly 210 furthercomprises a clip 226, which may be mounted to one of the first table topportion 108 and the second table top portion 110. The locking portion224 is removably securable to the clip 226 when the insertion portion222 is inserted into the first aperture 216 and the second aperture 218,to maintain the insertion portion 222 in the first aperture 216 and thesecond aperture 218. In the example shown, the clip 226 is mounted tothe first table top portion 108 via the first inner cross bar 146.Specifically, in the example shown, the clip 226 is integral with thefirst inner cross bar 146. The clip 226 comprises a generally U-shapedmember, having first 228 and second 230 opposed walls and a recessdefined therebetween. The locking portion 224 is snapably receivable inthe recess.

In alternate examples, the clip 226 may be of another configuration, andmay not be integral with the first inner cross bar 146. For example, theclip 226 may be mounted to one of the first lower surface 116 and thesecond lower surface 118, or may be separately formed from and mountedto one of the first inner cross bar 146 and second inner cross bar 154.

Referring back to FIG. 4, in order to unlock the table top assembly 102from the in-use configuration, the insertion portion 222 of the pin 220may be removed from the first 216 and second 218 apertures. Theinsertion portion 222 may be secured to the clip 226 to store the pin220 when the table top assembly 102 is in the folded configuration.

It will be appreciated that in FIG. 2, the locking assembly has beenomitted for simplicity. Further, in FIG. 3, the contours of the lowersurface of the table top, as well as the leg assemblies, have beenomitted for simplicity.

1. A table top assembly for a folding table, the table top assemblycomprising: a) a first table top portion and a second table top portion,the first and second table top portions each comprising an uppersurface, a lower surface, an inner end, and an opposed outer end; b) afirst frame mounted to the lower surface of the first table top portion,the first frame comprising a first inner end portion adjacent the innerend of the first table top portion; and c) a second frame mounted to thelower surface of the second table top portion, the second framecomprising a second inner end portion adjacent the inner end of thesecond table top portion; d) at least one pivot joint pivotablyconnecting the first inner end portion to the second inner end portionabout a pivot axis, whereby the table top assembly is reconfigurablebetween a folded configuration wherein the lower surfaces are pivotedtowards each other about the pivot axis, and an in-use configurationwherein the lower surfaces are pivoted away from each other about thepivot axis and the upper surfaces are generally co-planar.
 2. The tabletop assembly of claim 1, wherein the first frame extends about theperiphery of the lower surface of the first table top portion, and thesecond frame extends about the periphery of the lower surface of thesecond table top portion.
 3. The table top assembly of claim 2, whereinthe first and second table top portions are generally rectangular, andeach further comprises a left side and an opposed right side extendingbetween the inner end and the outer end thereof.
 4. The table topassembly of claim 3, wherein the first frame comprises: a) a first innercross bar extending across the lower surface of the first table topportion adjacent the inner end of the first table top portion; b) afirst outer cross bar extending across the lower surface of the firsttable top portion adjacent the outer end of the first table top portion;c) a first right side bar extending along the lower surface of the firsttable top portion adjacent the right side of the first table topportion; and d) a first left side bar extending along the lower surfaceof the first table top portion adjacent the left side of the first tabletop portion.
 5. The table top assembly of claim 1, wherein the firstinner cross bar and first outer cross bar each extend between and aremounted to the first right side bar and first left side bar.
 6. Thetable top assembly of claim 5, wherein the second frame comprises: a) asecond inner cross bar extending across the lower surface of the secondtable top portion adjacent the inner end of the second table topportion; b) a second outer cross bar extending across the lower surfaceof the second table top portion adjacent the outer end of the secondtable top portion; c) a second right side bar extending along the lowersurface of the second table top portion adjacent the right side of thesecond table top portion; and d) a second left side bar extending alongthe lower surface of the second table top portion adjacent the left sideof the second table top portion.
 7. The table top assembly of claim 1,wherein the second inner cross bar and second outer cross bar eachextend between and are mounted to the second right side bar and secondleft side bar.
 8. The table top assembly of claim 7, wherein the firstright side bar and first left side bar each comprise a first end portionat the first inner end portion of the first frame, and the second rightside bar and second left side bar each comprise a second end portion atthe second inner end portion of the second frame.
 9. The table topassembly of claim 8, wherein the at least one pivot joint comprises afirst pivot joint mounted to and between the first end portion of thefirst right side bar and the second end portion of the second right sidebar.
 10. The table top assembly of claim 9, wherein the at least onepivot joint further comprises a second pivot joint mounted to andbetween the first end portion of the first left side bar and the secondend portion of the second left side bar.
 11. The table top assembly ofclaim 10, wherein the first and second pivot joints comprise eachcomprise: a) a first bracket secured to one of the first end portion ofthe first left side bar and the first end portion of the first rightside bar; b) a second bracket secured to one of the second end portionof the second left side bar and the second end portion of the secondright side bar; and c) a pivot pin inserted through the first bracketand the second bracket.
 12. The table top assembly of claim 1, furthercomprising a locking assembly for securing the table top assembly in thein-use configuration, the locking assembly comprising (i) a first innercross bar extending across the lower surface of the first table topportion adjacent the inner end of the first table top portion, the firstinner cross bar comprising a first aperture defined transverselytherethrough; (ii) a second inner cross bar extending across the lowersurface of the second table top portion adjacent the inner end of thesecond table top portion, the second inner cross bar comprising a secondaperture defined transversely therethrough and co-linear with the firstaperture when the table top assembly is in the in-use configuration;(iii) a pin having an insertion portion and a locking portion, theinsertion portion insertable into the first aperture and the secondaperture to prevent pivoting of the lower surfaces towards each other;and (iv) a clip mounted to one of the first table top portion and thesecond table top portion, the locking portion removably securable to theclip when the insertion portion is inserted into the first aperture andthe second aperture to maintain the insertion portion in the firstaperture and the second aperture.
 13. A table top assembly for a foldingtable, the table top assembly comprising: a) a first table top portionand a second table top portion, the first and second table top portionseach comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner end, and anopposed outer end, the inner ends positioned adjacent each other, andthe first and second table top portions pivotably connected togetherabout a pivot axis such that the table top assembly is reconfigurablebetween a folded configuration wherein the lower surfaces are pivotedtowards each other about the pivot axis, and an in-use configurationwherein the lower surfaces are pivoted away from each other and theupper surfaces are generally co-planar; and b) a locking assembly forsecuring the table top assembly in the in-use configuration, the lockingassembly comprising (i) a first bar mounted to and extending across thelower surface of the first table top portion adjacent the inner end ofthe first table top portion, the first bar comprising a first aperturedefined transversely therethrough; (ii) a second bar mounted to andextending across the lower surface of the second table top portionadjacent the inner end of the second table top portion, the second barcomprising a second aperture defined transversely therethrough andco-linear with the first aperture when the table top assembly is in thein-use configuration; (iii) a pin having an insertion portion and alocking portion, the insertion portion insertable into the firstaperture and the second aperture to prevent pivoting of the lowersurfaces towards each other; and (iv) a clip mounted to one of the firsttable top portion and the second table top portion, the locking portionremovably securable to the clip when the insertion portion is insertedinto the first aperture and the second aperture to maintain theinsertion portion in the first aperture and the second aperture.
 14. Thetable top assembly of claim 13, wherein the insertion portion issecurable to the clip to store the pin when the table top assembly is inthe folded configuration.
 15. The table top assembly of claim 13,wherein the clip is mounted to or integral with one of the first bar andsecond bar.
 16. The table top assembly of claim 13, further comprising:a) a first frame mounted to the lower surface of the first table topportion, wherein the first bar is a part of the first frame; and b) asecond frame mounted to the lower surface of the second table topportion, wherein the second bar is a part of the second frame.
 17. Thetable top assembly of claim 13, wherein the insertion portion andlocking portion form an L-shape.
 18. The table top assembly of claim 13,wherein the locking portion is snapably securable to the clip.